Why so many people up in arms regarding the natives? All about $$$ - really?
The government is destroying their way of life, making living off the land near impossible, giving their (YES THEIR) fish resources away to Jim Patteson and his buddies. Money can't buy that back - sure it can ease the pain but it won't fix the problems. I think if we all screwed off and left them alone they would be quite happy to not get a dime.
The natives are an ally against the government - one of the few we have. Too bad there is so much racism towards them.